What is a Gentian Root?
Gentiana is a genus of flowering plants belonging to the gentian family, the tribe Gentianeae, and the monophyletic subtribe Gentianinae.
With about 400 species, it is considered a large genus. Gentians are notable for their mostly large trumpet-shaped flowers, which are often of an intense blue hue.
Where Can I Buy Gentian Root In South Africa?
Feel Healthy
Address: 13 Northfield Ave, Glenhazel, Johannesburg, 2192, South Africa
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 5 pm
Phone: +27 11 786 9539
African Herbal Medicine
Address: shop no 5, 46 Van Riebeeck Ave, Edenvale, Johannesburg, 1609, South Africa
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 6 pm
Phone: +27 12 320 9710
Dis-Chem Pharmacy Woodmead Retail Park
Address: Shop 10, Woodmead Retail Park, 1 Waterval Cres S, Sandton, 2191, South Africa
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 6 pm
Phone: +27 11 233 0040
Greenside Nursery
Address: Tafelberg Ave, Spitskop Small Holdings, Bloemfontein, 9301, South Africa
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 5 pm
Phone: +27 51 451 3001
What is another name for gentian?
Gentian also is known as stemless gentian, yellow gentian, bitter root, bitterwort, felwort, pale gentian, wild gentian, gall weed, gentiana, Radix Gentianae Lutea.
Is gentian good for the liver?
It is considered portentous for its anti-inflammatory, astringent, diuretic, and purification properties, especially for the liver: it is widely used in concentrated formulations as a tonic for the digestive system and to cleanse your stomach, liver, and the urinary tract.